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Civic Groups In Seoul Call For Rejection Of U.S. Request For Troops In Hormuz

Representatives and members of various civic groups hold a large banner and placards during a press conference at Gwanghwamun Plaza in Seoul, South Korea, on March 16, 2026. The participants urge the South Korean government to reject the United States' request for troop deployment to the Strait of Hormuz. The main banner reads, ''Press Conference to Condemn the U.S. Request for Troop Deployment to the Strait of Hormuz and Oppose the Deployment,'' while participants hold signs with slogans such as ''Oppose Troop Deployment'' and ''Reject the Pressure.'' (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13456622
Date Taken	16 March 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Chris Jung/NurPhoto
Category	Social Issue
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Chris Jung/NurPhoto

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